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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.74, 1,335.39 and 574.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.74, 1,335.39 and 574.71 is: 793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.74 : 1,335.39 = 574.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.74/1,335.39 = 574.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.74x = 1,335.39 × 574.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.74x = 767,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,461.99/967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.05

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